One of the world’s most openly queer cities is a buzzing, colourful and heritage-rich destination full of party nights, live music, film festivals, street events and nightlife that offers something for everyone

This seaside haven for free-spirited artists, poets and surfers is on the up – and, despite the big city’s tech boom, it’s the area’s original community who are making the most of its upsurge in popularity

San Francisco's bars are made for drinking it all in. Take your pick from a speakeasy within a speakeasy, tiki and cocktail bars, and even family-friendly soda and ice-cream hangouts, writes Noelle Chun